Turtletown fire is one of 5 wildfires burning now in our region
TURTLETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) - There are now at least 5 active wildfires now across our region of Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina. The latest is a fire that broke out last night…
Downtown buildings burn overnight in Decherd, Tennessee
DECHERD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Several buildings were damaged by an overnight fire in Decherd, Tennessee. Officials say the fire began around 2:45 in the morning. A witness says it began in the old…
What's Right With Our Schools: CCA Visual Arts Display
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts more than lives up to its name when it comes to its latest visual arts…
"River to Clouds" multi-use trail opens to the public
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, THRIVE partners held a ribbon cutting for a new trail system spanning through both Tennessee and Georgia. The "River to Clouds…
TDEC and EPA provide lead update in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The EPA and TDEC are studying soil that is impacted by lead-bearing foundry material. They are currently asking for lead sampling in the southside…
McMinn County woman pleads guilty to sexual relations with minors
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A McMinn County woman accused of having sexual relations with minors appeared in court on Monday. Melissa Ann Blair entered a guilty plea at court on…
Man receives "traumatic" injury at Walden's Ridge Park
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man bicycling on Walden's Ridge sustained a traumatic injury recently, according to Walden's Ridge Emergency Service. A 36-year-old man received injuries will jumping a hill on…
St. Elmo's "Little Coyote" to open this month
ST. ELMO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Little Coyote, a new St. Elmo restaurant, has set an opening date. They plan to open their doors to the public on Monday, November 13, 2023. The Little Coyote…
Cherokee National Forest fighting fire near Etowah
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A wildfire is burning in the Cherokee National Forest near Etowah, Tennessee. Federal wildland firefighters are working to suppress the fire, which is burning southeast of…
Lookout Mountain wildfire being investigated as arson
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Forestry Commission says the fire on Lookout Mountain in Walker County was set on purpose, and they are now investigating the case as an arson. Lookout Mtn. wildfire (Georgia…
Hamilton County deputies recover stolen car, drugs, guns after pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies pursued two vehicles for theft early Sunday morning. They recovered one stolen car and made one arrest. The pursuit began Sunday, November 5 at around 4 a.m. A deputy in Hixson responded…
Off-duty firefighter alerts family of garage fire in Lookout Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, an off-duty Chattanooga firefighter alerted residents that their garage was on fire and called 911. The garage, which was not attached to a house, was on fire on Harris Lane in Lookout Valley.…
Soddy Daisy First Baptist celebrates second annual pie festival
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The second annual Soddy Daisy Pie Festival was held Sunday afternoon at a local church. Soddy Daisy First Baptist started…
Active brush fire in Catoosa County Sunday afternoon
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Crews were on the scene of an active brush fire in Catoosa County Sunday afternoon. One of our viewers captured drone footage of…
East Ridge Police fill cruiser for local food pantry
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge Police Department collaborated at Local Coffee to help the less fortunate this holiday season. The department raised…
42nd annual 'Head of the Hooch' takes over Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga held the 42nd annual 'Head of the Hooch' on the Tennessee River this weekend. It has been known as one of the biggest…
Firefighters respond to Middle Valley Road brush fire on Saturday
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue responded to a brush fire Saturday afternoon in Hixson. Firefighters were dispatched to a woods fire at 7328 Middle Valley Road at 4:43 p.m. Upon arrival, the woods fire had spread…
Bradley County EMA issues public alert for wildfire on Raccoon Mountain
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland-Bradley Emergency Management Agency issued a public alert regarding a wildfire on Raccoon Mountain on Sunday. The mountain is located west of Chattanooga. Fire has created significant smoke and haze in the air, impacting the…
Crabtree Farms celebrates 25th birthday on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local farm in the middle of urban Chattanooga celebrated its 25th birthday on Saturday. Crabtree Farms has been open since 1998 and has welcomed many people…
Red Bank Elementary hosts Robot Drone League Competition
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Future engineers showed off their talents at Red Bank Elementary on Saturday in the Robot Drone League Competition. They put their skills to…
Walker County under burn ban for 45 days
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- -- Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield issued a burn ban for the county Saturday. Extremely dry conditions continue to pose the threat of large, dangerous wildfires. These fires are creating an environment for residential debris burns to…
Dade County under burn ban for next 30 days
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dade County EMA has issued a burn ban for the next 30 days in the county. The ban was put into effect immediately on Saturday by Dade County Executive Ted Rumley. Earlier on Saturday, Dade County…
Whitwell native honored at Tennessee Tech for local nonprofits
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Whitwell native, Cigi England, was honored alongside her husband Michael as Grand Marshals for the 2023 homecoming parade at Tennessee Tech University. She…
HCEMS Fully Staffed, Unveils New Ambulance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Hamilton County EMS unveiled the newest ambulance in its fleet…